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, 1887-04-17
Arbor Day.

The time is drawing near when, if
Arbor day is to be observed in Cheyenne,
som preparation for that event should
be made, At Laramie City the mayor
has issued a proclamation designating
April rs as Arbor day for the people of
that little village, and it would be well for
the mayor of Wyoming's f%ourishing capt.
tai to dream over the subject and see
whether we ought not initiate the exam
pie Of the mayor ''over the hill
, 1887-04-17
Notice or Dissolution of Partnership

The firm heretofore existing under the
name and style of Zehucr, Jackson &
Buechner, doing business in the city Of
Cheyenne, county Of Laramie, territory
of Wyoming, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, Mr.. Philip Zehner, Sr.
having purchased the entire interest OF
Alfred jackson in the concern. All bills
owing by the late firm will be
paid by Philip Zehner, Sr., and
Hugo E. Buechner, who alone are autho-
rized to receipt for any money due to the
late firm.
Dated at Cheyenne, this I'd day of
April, A. d. 1887.
PHILIP ZEHNER,
ALFRED JACKSON,
HUGO Il. BUEcHNER.
, 1887-04-17
THE CORNER STONE.
Proceedings of the JOINT Committee
Meeting.

A meeting of the joint committee on
the laying of the capitol corner stone was
held at the Office of the Stock Growers
Association last evening, there being in
attendance Messrs. 1. = "yman, 7. b.
Adams, A. D. Kelley, H. b. Kelly, E.
w. Whitcomb, j. A. Riner, G. W.
Riner, G. N. Potter, E. Magic, N. j.
O'Brien, N. r. Davis, Col. Murrln and
others. Judge Bergman was elected per-
manent chairman of the committee and
7. B. Adams, secretary. Subcommittee
were appointed as follows:
On invitations-E. Nagle, G.. N. Pot
ter, 7. B. Adams.
Transportation-L. Murrin, G.. W.
Riner, Fl. B. Kelly.
Finance-N. R. Davis, A. D. Kelley,
Isaac Bergman.
Entertainment-F. f. Warren, E. w.
Whitcomb, N. J. O'Bren, J. A. Riner,
E. Nagle.
Order of exercises-C. n. Potter, n.
j. O'Brlen. 7. B. Adams.
The, expenses as estimated by the COM
mittee last evening were as fellows:
Music 1.-TWO bands, etc. ).................Sl5O
5O
200
BIrbecue. -. 600
1t was not decided definitely whether a
barbecue is to be held or not, but some
provision will be made for feeding the
multitude. 1t was estimated by the
committee that there will be at least 500
people from abroad in attendance.
1t was declared to be the sense of the
committee that all federal, territorial,
county and city officials, and alsoE every
society in the territory be invited.
A large share of time last evening was
devoted to an informal interchange of
views in regard to the coming corner
stone celebration; bu. no definite action
was taken, except as above stated. The
committee adjourned to meet next Satur-
day evening at the same place. After the
adjournment of the joint committee there
was a short meeting of the capitol com
mission, Messrs. Magic, Potter, O'Brien
and Davis being in attendance.
, 1887-04-17

s. Kellner Is now ot1erlng great induce
ments to the purchasing public. Being
DESTROYS of disposIng of most of the goods
before June 18th, he is therefore selling
all goods at a discount of from 20 to so
per cent, and besides will give a rebate of
10 per cent at the end of the month on
all cash purchases of S25 and over.
, 1887-04-17
KELLY's ADDITION TO cheyenne

Lying north and east and adjoining the
city limits will be on the market on next
Tuesday, April 10, at room No. 9, ldel-
man block.
Time and Terms:
One Hundred Dollars per lot, except
corner lots. $40. Twenty Dollars paya-
BILE in hand, and $40 per month for bal
ance.
This is one OF the most desirable addi-
tons to the city.
, 1887-04-17
PHOENIX MARKET !

The Finest and Cheapest Poultry in
the City.
Chickens, IL l-2 Cents.
Turkeys, Is Cents.
Ducks and Geese, 10 Cents.
Every variety of Meats of the best
Quality.
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Asparagus,
CauIiflOwer, Lettuce, Celery, Onions
Radishes, Parsley, Beets, Carrots,
and Parsnips.
Smith Brothers Celebrated Quaker
Sausage.
Fresh Salmon, SmeIts, Nhitefsh,
Shad, Lake Trout, Shrimps, and
Oysters.
Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Straw
berries, and everything needed for
a Good Dinner.
, 1887-04-17

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Leader Printing company will be
held at the Office of A. II. Reel, on Tues
day, April 10, 1887.
A. H. REEL, President.
CHAs. f. MILLER, Secretary.
Cheyenne, Wyo., March 10, 1887.
, 1887-04-17

st. Jacobs oil will Immediately cure you
of pains in the back. 1t conquers pain.
, 1887-04-17
'NNo vooSOVA
why Ackers
~ -.

IS warranted, is because it is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purifes the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution Remember, we guarantee 1t.
DR.. w. n. Hunt.
, 1887-04-17

NJ NL0MA &lTays h R.Ss

Soother ut hand. 1t Is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
i~nfantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine. but gives the child natural
ease from pain. Price 20 cents. Sold by
DR.. w. n. Hunt.
, 1887-04-17

Engraving in all its branches Is done at
ZEHNER, BUEcHNER & Co.'s.
, 1887-04-17

A glass factory is one of the PROBABLE
ties in the near future in Cheyenne.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
A "seffer" Horse.

/ beard good story the other day
about horse, and must tell II 10 the
children. A man had horse who
would sit down whenever he was touch
ed in the flank. lie would just squat
down on his hind quarters like dog.
The man tried TO break him OF IL, but he
couldn't and nobody would buy him.
One day sportsman came along and
male his acquaintance, and they took a
ride together to hunt partridges. When
they found cOvey the man touched
his heels 10 the horses hanks, aud he
sat down. "What makes your horse do
that?" said tie sportsman. "Why, he's
a SETTER" said the man. Gle sets birds
just like a dog" So the sportsman
thought he was a most wonderful horse,
and he swapped for him and gave so to
boot, aud be got on him, and after a
while they came to creek that was
pretty deep, and as the sportsman held
up his legs to keep them out Of the
water his heels touched the horse in the
flank and down he set in the water.
When he got him up and out and was
all dripping wet, be was as mad as a
wet hen, and said, "Well, sir, what
made this horse do that way in the
water?' 81 forgot to tel; you, said the
man, "that he sets FISH just as well as
he does BIRDS"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
SF4EPHERIS1OWN, W. VA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1887.
THE SOLDIERS SONG.

The following poem was written py asoI- s.-
dier of the Augusta Grays, company from rom
Augusta county, Va, while encaIn peu, Oh
MARYLAND Heights, opposite Harpers Ferry,
in Nav. 1861. II was handed to us the other
day by Capt. H. F. Barnhart, OF Shepherds-
town, and we publish 1t hoping that me
author may see 1t If he is still living: but Ine
probability is that he and many OF his COM
rades yielded up their lives in the four years
of strife that followed.
'Tis little you good people know
What we poor soldiers undergo,
When called upon to take up arms
To guard Virginia from all harms.
At break of day the morning gun,
At reveille, with fife and drum,
To break the soldiers sweet repose,
He rouses up, puts on his clothes.
The sergeant comes and goes about,
Saying, hurry, hurry, boys, turn OUT
In front and rear he foIms n line
His accoutrements and sword do shine.
Eyes right, eyes left, STEADY" the word.
The Captain then presents his sword;
The sergeant then takes out his roll
Our names are called and absence told.
Sometimes young upstarts do command,
They talk and act as If they were
Some King, or Prince or Emperor.
Sometimes our officers, bad officers are,
Wear out their men for want of care,
And bring them TO desperate end
And bury them in distant land,
Where they have no relations near
To shed a sympathiZing tear,
Or nurse them on dying-bed
Or bury them when they are dead
Sometimes we lay on the cold ground,
Where there's no shelter TO be found;
In sometimes rain and sometimes snow,
Where stormy winds and tempests blow.
But the surgeon is a man ofskill,
And every day he gives pill,
And if that pill does not act well,
He II curse and damn our souls to hell.
In Harpers Ferry we have plan
To soberiZe drunken man
Wen have him gagged, Wen have him
bucked,
And after all Wen have him ducked.
AS TO our grub, we get enough,
Although our beef is very tough;
But as To that we won't complain
We hope TO get good beef again.
We have tall Lieutenant here,
Who to n soldiers too severe
He'll punish them there's no defense,
He's guilty OF the same oflense.
Ifyou wish to know who composed this song
I'll fell Won for IL wont take long
1t was composed by the Augusta Grays,"
on the Maryland heights, two rainy days.
HARPER's FERRY, May 4th, 1861.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
NEW GOODS,
NeWGOOdS

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening a thor
ough and complete line of goods, viz:
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots. fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rae Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
ing. cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes, &C., Queensware, Stoneware,
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries. CONNECTIONS, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &C., &c.-all
(Which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price, also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
j. S. MELVIN.
Duffelds, May IS, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

We saw very long pair Of shoes ths
other day. They were over two feet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

Colonel Ingersoll was thrown acci-
dentally into the society of Henry Ward
Beecher. There were four or five gen.
tlemen present, all OF whom were prom
inent in the world Of brains. a variety
of topics were discussed with decided
brillisncy, but no allusion to religion.
The distinguished inidcl was, OF course
too polite TO introduce the subject him
self, but one of the party finally, desir-
ing to see tilt between Bob and Beech.
er, made playful remark about Colo
mel Ingersolrs idiosyrcrasy, as he
termed it. The Colonel at once de-
Tended his views in his usual apt rhet-
oric, in fact, he waxed eloquent. He
was replied to by several gentlemen in
very effective repartee. Contrary TO
the expectations Of all. Mr.. Beecher re-
mained an abstracted listener, and said
not word. The gentleman who intro.
duced the topic with the hope that Mr..
Beecher would answer Colonel Inger-
soil, at last remarked:
"Mr. Beecher, have you nothing to
say on this question :"
The old man slowly lifted himself
from his attitude and replied:
Nothing; in fact, if you will excuse
me for changing the conversation. will
say that while you gentlemen were talk
ing, my mind was bent on most de-
plorable spectacle which | witnessed
to-day"
What was ity" at once inquired Col
onel lngcrsoll, who, Notwithstanding
his peculiar views Of the hereafter, Is
noted for his kindness OF heart.
why" said Mr.. Beecher, "as was
walking down town to-day, / saw poor
lame man with crutches, slowly and
carefully picking his way through
cesspool Of mud, in the endeavor to
cross the street. lie had just reached
the middle Of the filth when big, burly
ruilian, himself all bespattercd, rushed
up TO him, jerked the crutchcs from the
unfortunate man, and left him sprawl
ing and helpless In the pool of liquid
dirt, which almost engulfed him."
"What brute he was." said the
Colonel.
Yes" said the old man, rising from
his chair aud brushing back his long,
white hair, while his eyes glittered with
their old time fire as he bent them on
Ingersoll; eyes, Colonel lngersoll, and
you are the man The human soul IL
lame, but Christianity gives IL crutches
to enable it to pass the highway Of life.
IL is your teachings that knock the
crutcbes from under 1t, and leave II a
helpless and rudderless wreck In the
slough Of despond. IL robbing the soul
of its only support on this earih-re-
ligion-be your profession, why ply 1t
to your hearts content. IL requires an
architect to erect building; an incen-
diary can reduce IL TO ashes"
The old man sat down, aud silence
brooded over the scene. Colonel Inger-
soil found that he had a master In his
own power OF illustration, and said
The company took their hats
and parted. Religious InteHigencr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
TRUNKS AND YALISEs

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact everything that Is kept in n first-class
clothing store you will find right here. one
word more and am done, and that Is TINS
that every fair minded person VIII be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish, but well chosen and exceedingly falr
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for their
past favors and with strict attention TO Dusl-
ness in the future, hope To gain continu-
ance OF the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. ....,..,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
New Varieties of snnkes.

think the strangest snake I have
seen Is what call the fishing snake. 1
saw Que on a log floating In lI;tle arm
of slack water running In from the
river. IL was long and slender and one
or two coils were on the log, Its head
raised about foot. Suddenly I saw IL
make quick movement, and a small
fish seemed to leap out Of the water,
which the snake caught IN his mouth
and proceeded to swallow. I could not
imagine how the snake got the fish, and
went further, where ! could see Il bet
ter. ! watched II catch two more and
saw how IL was done. IL had its tall In
the water for the length OF about three
feet, and the fish bit the end OF IL and
was jerked out. understood IL still
more thoroughly whom the snake left
the log and swan TO the shore, where I
killed IL. On the end OF It's tail there
was sort OF bone fish hook. IL was
double and much the shape OF an anchor.
IL was very sharp, like the teeth OF some
fish, aud the snake had baited Il with n
grasshopper. The whole length OF It's
body was seven feet. IL was Of a ycl-
lowish, clayey color, much the same as
the water In which II was fishing. I
think 1t must be confined to and In
tended for the Missouri river, which IL
always Of the same muddy, milky color.
Since killing that one 1 have seen n
number Of others. One day recently I
saw three on one log snj fishing very
intently. While was watching them
one hooked a larger flsh than IL could
land. IL was eat Gsh which would
weigh as much rs six pounds. The
snake coiled around the log and hung
on, but could never have drawn the 6sb
out had not the others come TO bis as
sistaBce, reached down their tails, eoiie,)
them around the fish and finally landed
IL. IL was too big for them too swaI-
low, and after unlocking it from the
first ones tail they let II slide back.
My wife has KILLED several small
snakes about the yard, none OF them
more than foot long, which have ears.
Their cars are thin and round, some
what like bats, and usually lie down,
but when the snake is trying to catch an
insect or some small animal they are
raised and pointed forward, giving the
snake a bright and determined look.
They also have small pocket pnderslde
and couple Of inches from the mouth
in which they store captured bugs,
grassboppers. etc.
baye noticed another peculiar snake
among the large trees. II is about i've
feet long and colored somewhat like
rattlesnake. Its way Of catching iis
prey is this: Il will see bird or squir-
rel In tree; perhaps thirty or forty
feet from the ground. IL will get al
most directly under it and then shape
ilself like compressed letter 8. Sud-
denly It will straighten out with the
force Of steel sprirg and leap right
up into the air and seize the bird or
squirrel 10 Its mouth, face back and
strike the ground In the same position
it jumped from. bound up In the air
once or twice and then settle Gown and
swallow whatever II captured. II e =
fine sight to watch them.-DakSta Ben
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Jacob WintermOyer.

NV stock consists of all styles of ofReadymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy 70 the
largest size in Mems Suits. ystock OF Neck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. A nice
Scarf for f0 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cults,
Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
tons and the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

A Scotch dominic. after relating to
bis scholars the story Of Ananlas and
sapphlra, asked them why God did not
strike everybody dead who told lie ?"
After long silence one little fellow got
to his feet and exclaimed: Because,
sir, there wadna he onybody left"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

Ding-a-ling a-ling.
.Shepherdstown?"
YES" -
"Say. who has watches down there for sale 2"
LEWIS, the Matchmaker"
"Are they pretty good?"
~ should say so. They are of the celebra-
ted Seth Thomas make, and there none bet
ter. He guarantees them for five years. He
has also Watches of other manufactures. He
can give you any style or quality OF case de-
sired"
How are prices ?"
Way down, considering the quality of the
goods"
"Does he repair watches?"
you bet. And he does it WE'LL
"Well, good morning"
"Ta, Tai"
IL you don't believe what the telephone
saws call on G. X. LEWIS, the Shepherds
town matchmaker and learn his prices on
watches,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

"Lenmy. you're pig!" said father
to his son, who was five years old.
"Now Lemmy," he continued, "do you
know what pig isY' .'Yes sir. A
pig L hogs little boy"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
Scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdifTerent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards, Doylies and Napkins. all
useful and nice Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and sizes, from 10
cents to 75 cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets of different kinds. Ladies' Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones, and Short Socks that don't
need them. and many other useful as well as
ornamental articles can be found at the
Little Store on King Street, of
ELLEN WELSHANS.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-04-14
A Sound Legal Opinion.

L. cambridge Munday, ESQ, County
Atty, Clay Co. Tex. says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy re-
suits. My brother also was very low
with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medi-
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life"
Mr.. ID. |. Wilcoxson, Of Horse Cave,
XIV. adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died,
had Il not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy viii ward of, as
we'll as cure Dengue and all Malaria
Diseases. aud for all Kidney, liver and
Stomach Disorders stands unequaled-
Price soc. and 81 at w. ii. Howell a
Bro.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-04-14
Another Chance for Puzzle Workers.
The Judges Second Prize Offering in
BEHALF OF THE
Grant Monumental Fund.

In smile OF ITS moro or less complicated
character, the JUDGES Grand Word Con-
test, lust ended has proven great sue
cess. BY It JUDGE has enlisted over 5OOO
energetic, spirited and Intelligent workers
for the Grant Fund, has materially swelled
the total previously received through the
Grant Monument Committee by the c0ntrl-
button OF good sized check. and has IN ad-
dition divided 5000 among eight SUCCESSFUL
and happy puzzle workers as reward l0r
their labor and ingenuity. Judge now in
augurates second contest OF an even more
popular character than the first-a contest
in which every school child can engage ana
stand an equal chance with older compeu-
tors. IA,
Every person who, in c)nformanoe Win
Governing rules, sends to the Judge Grant
Fund, on or before June 10Th, 1887. IL o. CLOCK
noon. 80 cents and the names OF the eleven
most popular living men IN America vii, De
entitled TO participate in the contest. Inc
money thus received VIII be APPROPRIATED
as follows:
TWENTY-FIVE cents will at once be credited
to the Grant Fund.
THE remaining twenty-five cents. after de-
Quoting the legitimate expenses OF adyer-
Using. will be placed in common fund 10
he divided equally among the six COMPETE
tors having the fullest list OF the most pop
ular people as indicated by majority OF all
the lists sent in. The new contest Is, in fact.
based upon the principles of an election,
each competitive paper virtually acting In
tne nature of ballot, and the six lists con-
tanning the greater number OF the eleven
names shown to be the most popular by
majority Of all the lists VIII be successful
prize papers:
The magnitude of the prizes will depend
on the amount of money received. or in
other words. on the number Of competitors.
The names and contributions Of competi-
tors will be acknowledged land the prog
ress of the fund shown from week TO week
i'm Judge. Governing rules in this weeks
Judge; or circulars mailed on receipt OIL
postage. Requests for copies OF paper must
be accompanied by ten cents.
Address, "GRANI FUND,
THE JUDGE PUBLISHING CO..
IS Park Row, New York City